As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be working with investigative reporter Megan Wyatt, who will be seeking out ...

Louisiana is leading the way in carbon sequestration, but could shifting federal priorities threaten the industry’s future?

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Local Family Physician Dr. Donald Higgins says vaccines and immunizations continue to be an important part of medicine. Higgins spoke with 7NEWS after the Louisiana ...

A culinary journey through the Pelican State brings swamp tours, karaoke and selection of North America’s most indulgent ...

The Rain CII Lake Charles Calcining Plant in Sulphur, as seen from Google Earth on Feb. 12, 2025. The plant is one of two ...

Fishing is a popular pastime in Louisiana, and the city is hopeful the pier, currently under development with funding from ...

The grant will provide federal funding for permanent repairs to the Purple Heart Recreation Center and Gymnasium.

Louisiana woman DaNita Batiste is fighting to reclaim the title to a property that’s been in her family for centuries.

Frigid weather continues for Southwest Louisiana this week as an encroaching blast of bitterly cold air moves into the region ...

Patricia H. Stough, 87, of Lake Charles, La., passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

In 2024, there were many multi million and even billion dollar announcements of economic development projects coming to ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) — A couple who has spent the last two years walking across America achieved a milestone in Louisiana Wednesday. After 705 days of walking through the United States ...